 |
| Groups |
| There are now 17 branches of the Society, each holding regular meetings and activities |
| Computer Group |
| Our Computer Group has its own meetings and quarterly newsletter |
| Research Centre |
| Members of the Society can make use of our extensive collection of reference materials at our Alderley Edge Research Centre. |
| Publications |
| A complete listing of all our publications in book, microfiche and CD-ROM format |
| Journal |
| The Cheshire Ancestor is the Society's quarterly journal |
| Membership |
| How you can join the Society |
| Research Advice |
| Although we don't do research for people, we will do our best to answer questions about tracing ancestors in Cheshire |
| Noticeboard |
| The latest news and announcements |
| Links |
| Other sites for Cheshire family history. |
THE FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY OF CHESHIRE
29 Thirlmere, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7XY
Contact the Macclesfield Group
Meetings
The Macclesfield Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at St. John's Churchrooms, Earlsway, Weston Estate, Macclesfield, starting at 7.30pm. Visitors are always welcome.
Programme for 2008
| January 23rd | An Introduction to Manorial Records - David Lambert. |
| February 27th | Maps for the Family Historian - Peter King |
| March 26th | Tom, Dick or Harry a look at Christian names - Alan Bardsley. |
| April 23 rd | Presenting your Family History - Phil Walton. |
| May 28th | Tithe Maps on Line - County Archivist, Cheshire Record Office. |
| June 25th | Canal Folk Maureen Wood |
| July 23rd | VISIT to Christ Church, Macclesfield. Meet at 7.30pm at the church a donation to the church would be appreciated. |
| August 27th | VISIT to the Research Centre. Booking essential numbers limited. |
| September 24th | AGM followed by A mixed Bag family history miscellany. |
| October 22nd | A One Name Study - Graham Fidler. |
| November 26th | The Records of Quarry Bank Mill Keith Plant. |
| December | NO MEETING |
Computer Group
The Macclesfield Group's Computer Club meets on the first Thursday in each month at 7.30pm, at the same venue as the Macclesfield Group meetings (above). Visitors are always welcome.
Click here to view the Computer Club's 2008 Programme.
Whether you are a total beginner, frustrated at things not working or just happy to help others, there is something here for you. Our programme covers a wide variety of topics to help beginners as well as those already familiar with computers. Each meeting includes topical explanations/demonstrations and a Question & Answer session. For some meetings we go on-line to explore the numerous genealogical sources on the Internet.
Click here to email the Macclesfield Computer Group.
There is also a Computer Group for the whole of the Society.
Macclesfield Group Projects
The Group has several worthwhile projects that would be helped along if we had more transcribers. If you can spare a little time (even an hour a week would help) please contact Joyce Rishworth our Project Co-ordinator (email: Joyce Rishworth) for more details.
In conjunction with the Silk Museum, the Group has reproduced on CD-ROM the Macclesfield Town Map of 1871. At a scale of 10 feet to a mile the map gives amazing detail. The CD is now available for purchase. Please contact Dennis Whyte for more details.